Patient's question:
I always have blood clots in my menstrual period, and the color is darker. I would like to ask, what is the reason for this? Is it difficult to treat? If it can be treated, what Chinese medicine should I take? Is it a problem of cold body? I always have cold hands and feet.Doctor's answer:
The dark color of menstruation is due to qi stagnation and blood stasis, where the menstrual blood accumulates in the uterus for an extended period. This is associated with menstrual pain and falls under menstrual irregularities. It can be regulated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs.During menstruation, if there are blood clots, it may indicate blood stasis. Generally, blood stasis can be treated as follows:
(1) Compound Motherwort Green: Take 10-15 ml each time, twice a day. Dissolve in warm water and swallow.
(2) Motherwort Paste (extract, effervescent tablets, oral liquid):
- Extract: Take 10 g each time, once or twice a day.
- Effervescent tablets: Take 1.5 g each time, dissolve in warm water and take twice a day.
- Oral liquid: Take 20 ml each time, three times a day.
(3) Shaofu Zhuyu Pills: Take 1 pill each time, 2-3 times a day. Take with warm yellow wine or warm water.